As promised, Birmingham Anxiety and Trauma Therapy continues to grow! We are pleased to announce another addition to the BATT family – Ms. Jeanne Reedy (pronounced the same as “genie”). Jeanne comes to us having moved to Alabama all the way from Hawaii, where her husband was stationed in the military – which gave Jeanne […]

As promised, Birmingham Anxiety and Trauma Therapy continues to grow! We are pleased to announce another addition to the BATT family – Ms. Jeanne Reedy (pronounced the same as “genie”). Jeanne comes to us having moved to Alabama all the way from Hawaii, where her husband was stationed in the military – which gave Jeanne […]

Our last post discussed the relatively new discovery that our brains can be rewired long after childhood. Today’s post will discuss some of what happens inside the brain during a trauma response – whether responding to current or past memories. When humans are conscious of a dangerous situation, their first response is often to ask […]

Our last post discussed the relatively new discovery that our brains can be rewired long after childhood. Today’s post will discuss some of what happens inside the brain during a trauma response – whether responding to current or past memories. When humans are conscious of a dangerous situation, their first response is often to ask […]

This is the first in a series on the brain and trauma. Why is the brain so important when it comes to addressing trauma? While most of us think our trauma comes from an event or series of events (the bad things that happen), the physical/mental/emotional responses that we so often associate with trauma actually […]

This is the first in a series on the brain and trauma. Why is the brain so important when it comes to addressing trauma? While most of us think our trauma comes from an event or series of events (the bad things that happen), the physical/mental/emotional responses that we so often associate with trauma actually […]

We are now in the middle of summertime. While that might mean that things slow down in some professions, it certainly isn’t the case for Birmingham Anxiety and Trauma Therapy (BATT)! Four of our therapists have wait lists, but we still have therapists who would love to serve some new people. Tim DeLoach, who is […]

We are now in the middle of summertime. While that might mean that things slow down in some professions, it certainly isn’t the case for Birmingham Anxiety and Trauma Therapy (BATT)! Four of our therapists have wait lists, but we still have therapists who would love to serve some new people. Tim DeLoach, who is […]

When people hear the term addiction, they might be inclined to think of alcohol or drugs. Yet substance addiction isn’t the whole story when it comes to this disease. The disease of addiction also relates to gambling addictions, sex addiction, and even shopping addiction. What’s more, people who have high stress jobs like first responders […]

When people hear the term addiction, they might be inclined to think of alcohol or drugs. Yet substance addiction isn’t the whole story when it comes to this disease. The disease of addiction also relates to gambling addictions, sex addiction, and even shopping addiction. What’s more, people who have high stress jobs like first responders […]

Grief strikes everyone at some point. It could stem from the loss of a job, pet or loved one; emotional or physical trauma; financial problems; divorce or any number of issues. Regardless of the cause, it’s important to find healthy ways to cope. By accepting your grief, expressing yourself and finding support, you’ll be on […]

Grief strikes everyone at some point. It could stem from the loss of a job, pet or loved one; emotional or physical trauma; financial problems; divorce or any number of issues. Regardless of the cause, it’s important to find healthy ways to cope. By accepting your grief, expressing yourself and finding support, you’ll be on […]

Good news, we are growing again, people! Today, Dr. Paulk interviewed several smiling candidates for a new administrator who will be present in the evenings to assist patients with various needs, including scheduling and billing issues. We are confident the new person will also add to the positive culture of the office. We hope this […]

Good news, we are growing again, people! Today, Dr. Paulk interviewed several smiling candidates for a new administrator who will be present in the evenings to assist patients with various needs, including scheduling and billing issues. We are confident the new person will also add to the positive culture of the office. We hope this […]

While it is normal to feel sadness, depression is much more serious than any ordinary slump in mood. How do you tell the difference between the two? Identifying depression can be difficult, but there are certain common signs of the condition. Here are the seven big signs that a person might have depression. Unhappiness. The […]

While it is normal to feel sadness, depression is much more serious than any ordinary slump in mood. How do you tell the difference between the two? Identifying depression can be difficult, but there are certain common signs of the condition. Here are the seven big signs that a person might have depression. Unhappiness. The […]

1 in 4 of the world’s population will be affected by mental illness in their lifetime. Treatment for mental illness is available and often effective, but the stigma attached to it often prevents individuals from seeking help. Myths about mental health are prevalent and harmful and must be debunked. 1. Mental health problems can never […]

1 in 4 of the world’s population will be affected by mental illness in their lifetime. Treatment for mental illness is available and often effective, but the stigma attached to it often prevents individuals from seeking help. Myths about mental health are prevalent and harmful and must be debunked. 1. Mental health problems can never […]